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F835 AOF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,781 mi
Last recorded137,781 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF835 AOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 137,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyre deteriorated

o/s/rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2018 135,437 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 135,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 135,304 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres are deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2017 135,304 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres are deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2015 135,080 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 135,080 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 134,977 miles

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Dec 2014 134,977 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 133,896 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 133,896 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 133,184 miles

rear o/s bump stop missing

Fail 29 Nov 2011 133,184 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

rear o/s bump stop missing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 133,109 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 122,785 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 124,683 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 115,326 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 98,003 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F835 AOF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F835 AOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F835 AOF registered?

F835 AOF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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